Jan 5, 2025 · However, at one point in time, Ellison had his eyes on a much more capable military jet – a MiG-29. The eccentric billionaire tried importing a decommissioned Russian MiG-29 fighter jet, which was stopped by the US government.

Sep 18, 2014 · In 2012, Ellison bought most of the Hawaiian island of Lanai, well, because he could. So there. It didn't hurt that the purchase also shut out Bill Gates, who rented the island in 1994 for his...

Oracle founder Larry Ellison owns both a decommissioned Soviet MiG-29 and an Italian air force SIAI-Marchetti S.211. Ellison is known for other extravagant purchases.

Larry Ellison’s fascination with aviation led him to acquire a MiG-29 fighter jet in the year 2023. The acquisition itself was a testament to his commitment to exploring the cutting-edge technology and capabilities of military aircraft.

May 23, 2020 · Among Ellison’s fighter jet fleet one can find a MiG-29 and an SIAI-Marchetti S.211. Larry is not allowed to operate the MiG-29 in the United States, though, as it is, sadly, considered to be a weapon.

Ellison has a pilot's licence and buying military jets is one of the ways he spends his billions. This is a picture of a MiG-29.

Mar 18, 2019 · Larry Ellison. Net Worth: $51 billion. Larry Ellison owns two military fighter jets: a decommissioned Soviet MiG-29, and an SIAI-Marchetti S.211 which was used by the Italian military.

Larry Ellison’s fascination with aviation led him to acquire a MiG-29 fighter jet in the year 2025. The acquisition itself was a testament to his commitment to exploring the cutting-edge technology and capabilities of military aircraft.

Larry Ellison, who now relaxes by shooting hoops on his $160 million superyacht, once wanted to import the dreaded MiG-29 fighter jet, but the billionaire’s Top Gun dreams were crushed by the US government as he could arm the Mach 2 jet and take out a few cities if he wanted.

Ellison also owns at least two military jets: the Italian training aircraft SIAI-Marchetti S.211, and a decommissioned Soviet fighter MiG-29, which the US government has refused him permission to import.